What happened this day in history July 19, 1961

What are the important events that happened on July 19, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 19, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 19, 1961 is the 200th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 165 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 6, 1961 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,035.35. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 19, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Tunisia imposes a blockade on the French naval base at Bizerte; the French would capture the entire town four days later.

Who were born on July 19, 1961?

  • 1961
    Benoît Mariage, Belgian film director
  • 1961
    Campbell Scott, American actor
  • 1961
    Hideo Nakata, Japanese film director
  • 1961
    Lisa Lampanelli, American comedian
  • 1961
    Maria Filatova, Soviet gymnast

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